Dear River Forest residents,
During the February 28 Village Board meeting, the Trustees and I received an update on the Des Plaines River Trail project. In conjunction with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is working to extend the Des Plaines River Trail through River Forest and south into Forest Park. These sections will connect the River Trail to the Forest Park Transit Center and the Illinois Prairie Path. Click here for more. I am excited to reaffirm my support for this project, and we look forward to it becoming a reality in the coming years. To see the future River Trail map click here.
I am also pleased to announce the Village is expecting $30,735 in funding from the County to reimburse for work completed during the Village’s Phase 1 Bicycle Plan implementation. Click here to learn more about the Village’s Plan and for other important bicycling information and resources.
Yesterday, I attended a vigil with other River Forest residents in solidarity with Ukraine and its fight for freedom and democracy. At the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, March 14, the Board and I will consider a resolution in support of Ukraine. As part of that action, the Trustees and I would order the Ukrainian flag to be flown on the Village flag pole outside Village Hall. To watch or join the Village Board meeting on Monday, click here.
Sincerely,
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Cathy Adduci, Village President
Village of River Forest
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Per the Governor’s updated executive order, indoor mask requirements are lifted in most indoor settings. All long-term care facilities are required to continue following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding the use of face coverings. Masks are currently required for all residents, staff, and visitors to long-term care facilities, congregate facilities (i.e. – correctional facilities and homeless shelters) and in healthcare settings, regardless of vaccination status. Additionally, pursuant to federal mandates, all individuals over the age of two, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering on public transportation including, but not limited to, planes, trains, and buses and while in transportation hubs such as airports and bus stations. Masks are still recommended in areas of high risk and high transmission. To read the full press release, click here.
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This week's feature is on Charlotte Harris in honor of Women's History Month. Charlotte Harris was a prominent musician who spent her teenage years living in River Forest. She appeared in the 1956 production Around the World in 80 Days. In 1961, she auditioned and joined the Lawrence Welk Orchestra, becoming the first and only woman to join the orchestra. In her 17 years of playing with the orchestra, she played with famous musicians such as Bob Ralston and accordionist Myron Floren.
To read more on the life and legacy of Charlotte Harris, click here.
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Comed Smart Assistance Manager |
The Smart Assistance Manager (SAM) is a free online self-service tool for all residential customers. The online tool finds and displays support options based on household information, including energy usage and billing history. SAM matches customers with payment-assistance programs to which they may be eligible. The online tool also provides recommendations on energy-efficiency offerings that can save customers money and energy, including free home energy assessments and discounts on energy-saving products. Click here to learn more about the Smart Assistance Manager.
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As part of the Village’s ongoing “smart city” advancements, the automated metering infrastructure (AMI) project is underway. This AMI technology automates water readings, allowing residents to monitor their home’s water consumption in real-time and receive notifications when irregularities arise. Vehicles and personnel working in the Village related to this project will display this logo. Click here to learn more about AMI.
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Catch the Last Weekend of One Earth Film Festival! |
Help “Turn the Tide” with other filmgoers during the conclusion of the eleventh season of One Earth Film Festival. There is still time to get tickets for the March 11 showing of Plastic Bag Store: The Film, co-sponsored by the Village of River Forest and directed by Robin Frohardt who uses inventive puppetry and humor to tell stories about how our plastic waste might be misinterpreted by future generations. Through March 13, the Festival schedule includes a host of films about sustainability, climate change and the power of people, from the perspective of teenagers in Chicago, girls in Senegal and Native Americans, as well as the Young Filmmakers Contest Awards celebration. Click here to view the Films by Date.
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Located on North Avenue, La Parrillita is serving up delicious, fresh Mexican dishes, from tacos and burritos to tamales made fresh daily. Stop by or order online for your next lunch or dinner! For more, visit laparrillita.com. La Parrillita is a small shop that has garnered national recognition being featured on the Food Network's ‘The Best Thing I Ever Ate’. Owner Jackie Kotarba has worked diligently over the last year-and-a-half to increase La Parrillita’s online ordering capabilities and partners with local schools and community organizations for fundraisers. Please help to Shop River Forest and support this local favorite!
If you’d like for your business to be featured, email info@vrf.us. Visit the Shop River Forest web page on the Village’s website here: vrf.us/ShopRF
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River Forest, Illinois 60305
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